The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds.
How much sperm does a blue whale release?
A blue whale releases about 400 liters of sperm at a time. Only 40 liters end up in the female whale.
How many dead snails live in the Danish Wadden Sea?
In the Danish Wadden Sea, there are approximately 10,000 dune snails (Microbia) per square meter of sand.
Where does the word shark come from?
The word shark may derive from the Mayan word Xoc meaning “Fury”.
How big is a great white shark’s brain?
The great white shark, which can grow to over 6 meters long and weigh over 2 tons, has a brain the size of a thumb.
What is special about a Fugo?
The Japanese fish, Fugo, or balloon fish, is poisonous – the female fish’s genitals are 70 times more toxic than strychnine.
How big is the largest crocodile caught?
The largest crocodile ever caught was 6.2 meters long. It was caught in Papua New Guinea in 1982.
How do whales sleep?
Whales sleep with one half of the brain at a time. This means there is always an awake half to take care of things like breathing.
